“Patient data is now more easily visible and we’ve also freed up some space in theatre.

“With the portable N1 monitor, we now have the ability to continuously monitor our patients from theatre to recovery which is a significant step forward.”

The system replaces multiple monitoring devices previously used

The Trust further plans to install the monitors in the ICU, A&E, emergency assessment ward and at its Heart Care Centre, allowing clinicians to view patient data from the emergency department through to critical care on one platform.

As part of its GDE programme, the Trust aims to have a fully digitised theatre and anaesthetic process by the end of 2019.

The new monitors will be connected to the patient record system later this year.

In April a new £2m anaesthetic management system will also be installed.